What's the best neighborhood in Bangalore for a first time visitor?

I've never been to Bangalore and I'm a little overwhelmed by all the hotel options. I'd like to stay in a hotel that is central and gives me good sense of what Bangalore is like. I'd love to know where locals tell their friends to stay when they visit, and why those areas and hotels are special. thanks!

Bangalore is bigger city to roam around. Also the interest of visiting the city defines your centre point in the city. City has a vast range option to explore, example cultural, museum, historical importance , nightlife.

I generally suggest my friend's hotels near the MG Road or Indira Nagar.. Because these places are in proximity to the most of the places . And specially it will give you an escape route from the Bangalore traffic.While staying in these area gives you an an added advantage of better nightlife from rest of the places in bangalore.

I cannot tell the exact name of hotel as i never stayed in hotel here. But you can get lot of budget places there.

I hope this will help you planning your trip more effectively and Welcome to the city :)

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Hey Katie, if you are looking for budget hotels then the best place for you is the area around the Majestic Bus Stand Terminal 3, which in spite of being a crowded place, is easily accessible. There are a lot of hotels around that area and you can choose on your own. But if you prefer a more central area, there is the the central park hotel in Trinity Circle and you can check out the rates there.

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Hmm. A central hotel that gives you a good sense of what Bangalore is like? I'd suggest picking something in the MG RoadIndira Nagar/ Koramangala areas as they are the most central and most cosmopolitan part of town. They are also where you'l find the most options for food, drink and the rather short lived Bangalore nightlife. (we have a weekly deadline of 11.30pm and a weekend deadline of 1.30am for bars).

Also, do share the budget you have in mind as Bangalore's hotels can tend to vary rather wildly in terms of price and quality (they aren't always directly proportional). However, may I also recommend a quick look at AirBnB instead of just hotels if you're looking for some character?

If you want a feel of Bangalore proper though, a visit to its older, more local heavy neighborhoods would be great. Places like Jayanagar, Basavanagudi, Shivaji Nagar, and Malleswaram have great local food and atmosphere, but maybe slightly daunting without a guide to help you out. There's a bunch of guided Bangalore Walks you can take to discover these places. A quick Google search will help with that.

And pro tip: Don't take the public transport. The buses are unpredictable and the autos are rip-offs. Just Uber it everywhere. It's the most honest, most safe and in some cases, the most inexpensive way to get around town.

Another tip: Bangalore by itself can get boring, but if you have the time, make a day/overnight/weekend trip to some of the excellent places to culture and nature trip, which are a 2-6 hr cab ride from the city (Mysore, Belur, Masinagudi, Kodagu, Chikmagalur etc)

When in Bangalore it is important to experience the fun, food, booze and the nightlife of the city. Some of the areas that will not only provide you with good hotel options but also great food, drinks and also make you experience the nightlife here, would be, Koramangala , Indira Nagar , MG Road , Jayanagar and JP Nagar . If you are someone who likes shopping a lot, then Commercial Street is a must for you.

Bangalore offers a lot of others places to have fun around too. While in Bangalore, do plan a trip around to the neighboring cities too.